What is the Artist Doing Here?

Posted byMichael Carver 1 Comment on What is the Artist Doing Here?

I have all these 18th C portraits that cycle through my PC desktop wallpapers. I am not sure why but today, this one caught my attention.

Let me draw your attention to his hands…

While this hand gesture is often seen as a victory sign (“V for Victory”), with the palm outward, and still today in the United States it is commonly called the “peace sign”. When displayed with the palm inward toward the signer, this gesture can be an offensive gesture not dissimilar to showing the middle finger. 

CONCLUSION: Paul Revere, like generations of Bostonians after, was a real prick when he rode on Massachusetts’ highways. Road Rage is not modern.

Published by Michael Carver

My goal is to bring history alive through interactive portrayal of ordinary American life in the late 18th Century (1750—1799) My persona are: Journeyman Brewer; Cordwainer (leather tradesman but not cobbler), Statesman and Orator; Chandler (candle and soap maker); Gentleman Scientist; and, Soldier in either the British Regular Army, the Centennial Army, or one of the various Militia. Let me help you experience history 1st hand!

One reply on “What is the Artist Doing Here?”

  1. I always enjoy your posts Michael, but this one made me snort!

    Cheers, Brooks

    *Brooks Lyles* LTC(R), US Army Vice Commander, National Color Guard Chair, Education Committee, NSSAR GWEF Board Museum Board

    “A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government. In a republic, what species of knowledge can be equally important? And what duty is more pressing than communicating it to those who are to be the future guardians of the liberties of the country?” – George Washington

    On Mon, Mar 7, 2022 at 12:14 PM Michael Carver — Historical Interpreter/Reenactor wrote:

    > Michael Carver posted: ” I have all these 18th C portraits that cycle > through my PC desktop wallpapers. I am not sure why but today, this one > caught my attention. Let me draw your attention to his hands… While this > hand gesture is often seen as a victory sign (“” >

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